Rebellion
April 1988, Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia. 30 gendarmes are taken hostage by a group of Kanak freedom fighters. 300 soldiers are sent from France to re-establish order. 2 men confront each other: Philippe Legorjus, chief of the terrorist squad, and Alphonse Dianou, head of the kidnappers. Through their shared values, they will attempt to make discussion triumph. But, in the middle of a presidential election, when the stakes are political, order isn't always dictated by morality. A violent and troubling epic that marks the return of Mathieu Kassovitz in front and behind the camera.
Where to watch Rebellion in United States
Can I watch Rebellion in United States? Yes — you can stream Rebellion in United States on Kanopy.
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Where is Rebellion streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | wavve |
About Rebellion
Rebellion is a 2011 French-language drama, action and history film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. The cast is led by Mathieu Kassovitz, Iabe Lapacas, Malik Zidi. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Rebellion was produced by France 2 Cinéma, Studio 37, and Nord-Ouest Films and made in France and New Caledonia. It was released on November 16, 2011.
- Director
- Mathieu Kassovitz
- Writers
- Benoît Jaubert, Pierre Geller, Mathieu Kassovitz
- Release date
- November 16, 2011
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, New Caledonia
- Production
- France 2 Cinéma, Studio 37, Nord-Ouest Films
Rebellion cast & crew
Rebellion was directed by Mathieu Kassovitz and written by Benoît Jaubert, Pierre Geller, and Mathieu Kassovitz.
The cast features Mathieu Kassovitz as Philippe Legorjus, Iabe Lapacas as Alphonse Dianou, Malik Zidi as JP Perrot, Alexandre Steiger as Jean Bianconi, Daniel Martin as Bernard Pons, and Philippe Torreton as Christian Prouteau.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Klaus Badelt, cinematography is by Marc Koninckx, and it was produced by Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela and Philip Boëffard.
Is Rebellion worth watching?
Rebellion holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 113 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and history, Rebellion is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Rebellion
Mathieu Kassovitz
Philippe Legorjus
Iabe Lapacas
Alphonse Dianou
Malik Zidi
JP Perrot
Alexandre Steiger
Jean Bianconi
Daniel Martin
Bernard Pons
Philippe Torreton
Christian Prouteau
Sylvie Testud
Chantal Legorjus
Jean-Philippe Puymartin
Général de Gendarmerie Jérôme
Steeve Une
Samy
Patrick Fierry
Colonel de l'armée Dubut
Philippe de Jacquelin Dulphé
Général de brigade Vidal
Stefan Godin
Lieutenant Colonel de Gendarmerie Benson
Rebellion — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rebellion in United States?
Rebellion is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Rebellion on Kanopy?
Yes — Rebellion is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Rebellion in?
Rebellion is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rebellion?
Rebellion runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is Rebellion rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 113 ratings.
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